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Voltage drop

Old Apr 7, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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I have a 2002 RG. The problem I am having is that some times the voltage reads 12 volts then it will jump to 14 volts. I know that 12 volts is battery voltage and 14 volts is when the bike is charging. What would cause the fluctuation in voltage? Bad regulator? Stator? I checked the wiring for a broke wire and did not find any.
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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There is an excellent diagnostic description in the DIY portion of the forum dealing with the charging system.

 
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